Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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